Service disruptions

• Posted: June 27, 2024 (Update: September 3, 2024)             
• Location(s): Sifton Rd
• Timeframe (Est): Until further notice
• Category: Road Closure 
• Overview: Sifton Road construction will continue through the fall. There will be no access to Sifton Road from Sidney Smith Street to University Crescent from Sept. 3-8. Sidney Smith Street will extend into the Southwood Circle development area (former Southwood Golf Course lands) starting Sept. 3 (see map). No access to southbound University Crescent. For access to southbound University Crescent, exit via Dysart Road to Saunderson Street to Freedman Crescent. 
  Parking Lot ABC is closed until Sept. 9. Permit holders and daycare pickup and drop-off to be temporarily relocated. Communications will be sent via email to those affected. A minimum of one lane of traffic will open on September 9 and access to Parking Lot ABC will resume. 
  In order to reduce delays, interim pick-up and drop-off locations have been identified across the Fort Garry campus. See map for locations.
   
• Please plan accordingly. Some delays may be experienced during peak times. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.
   

• •    Posted: September 6, 2024            
•  Location(s): University Crescent
• Timeframe (Est): September – November 2024
•   Category: Road Construction 
• Overview: Work on University Crescent continues this fall with new underground infrastructure work commencing September 9, 2024 and lasting until November 2024. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in either direction from Thatcher Drive to Markham Road. In early October, work from Dysart Rd. to Thatcher Dr. will commence and additional lane closures are expected. In May 2025, reconstruction of University Crescent from Thatcher Drive to Dysart Road will commence. See UM Today Story for further information.
• Please plan accordingly. Delays can be expected accessing and leaving the Fort Garry campus during peak times. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.
• For more information visit: University Crescent Pavement Renewals Project - Public Works - City of Winnipeg. Questions related to City of Winnipeg road construction and infrastructure projects should be relayed to 311.

• Posted: April 19, 2024

• Categories: Construction

• Location(s): Sifton Road, Dysart Road, Sidney Smith Street, University Crescent, Campus wide road and walkway repairs

  Please be advised that campus wide road construction and infrastructure renewal is expected to commence Monday, Aprill 22 and continue until the end of August. Please refer to the attached map 1 and information below:

  •    Zone 1: Sifton Road reconstruction as part of the Southwood Circle redevelopment will commence Monday, April 22. Parking Lot ABC and St. Andrew’s Parking Lot will be impacted periodically. See map 2 for Phase 1 and map 3 for Phase 2. Emergency vehicle access maintained throughout construction. See previous story: UM Today | Southwood Circle construction: Road closures and detours (umanitoba.ca) for additional impacts to active transportation routes.
  •    Zone 2: Phase 2 of the Dysart Road steam/condensate replacement will commence late May early June at the corner of Sidney Smith Street and Dysart Road. Access to Parking Lot Q will be detoured. 
  •    Zone 3: University Crescent warranty repairs and seasonal landscape work, including boulevard restoration, will commence this summer. Traffic will be maintained at all times. Occasional lane closures can be expected.
  •    City of Winnipeg construction: Work on University Crescent continues with new underground infrastructure. For more information visit: University Crescent Pavement Renewals Project - Public Works - City of Winnipeg. Questions related to City of Winnipeg road construction and infrastructure projects should be relayed to 311.

  Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated. 
   

  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt, 204-996-5489. 

• Posted: June 7, 2024

• Updated June 10, 2024

• Category: Tree Replacement on Dafoe Road

• Location(s): Dafoe Road

  Please be advised that recently planted trees will be replaced along Dafoe Rd. starting June 13, 2024. The trees were planted during the 2020 Road Renewal project and due to improper pruning techniques performed by the contractor, some trees did not survive and all are in decline.

  Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.

  
  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt, or (204) 996-5489.
   

• Posted: August 16, 2024
• Timeframe: August 26, 2024 starting 6:00am 
• Category: Traffic Restriction
• Location(s): Maclean Crescent
• Overview: Maclean Pilot project will restrict traffic from heading north into the campus core from Maclean Crescent while delineating formalized pick-up and drop-off zones, seating nodes, and on-street accessible parking.
  •    Northbound traffic will not continue through to Dafoe Road from Maclean Crescent, and must turn left (west) onto Service Road 2S before exiting campus on Service Road 1S
  •    A row of on-street parking stalls will be located on the east side of Maclean Crescent  in front of the Tache Arts Complex (accessed by southbound Maclean traffic coming from Dafoe).
  •    A pick up and drop off zone will be established on the east side of Maclean in front of Pembina Hall and Mary Speechly.
  •    An existing crosswalk will be relocated to the north side of Service Road 2S to better connect Arthur Mauro Residence with Pembina Hall, Tache Arts Complex, and the new Desautels Concert Hall. 

Please visit Maclean Pilot project web page for more details and map.
 

• Posted: March 31st, 2023              

• Location(s): Entire Building

• Timeframe (Est): INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.  We will notify you when the elevator is back in service.

• Category: Sewage Pump Breakdown

• Overview: Please be advised that due to a Sewage Pump breakdown the Basic Medical Sciences FREIGHT elevator will be out of service until further notice.

  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt, (204) 789-3822.

• Posted: March 30th, 2023              

• Location(s): BRODIE CENTRE ATRIUM 

• Timeframe (Est): INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME

• Category: Elevator Shutdown 

• Overview: Please be advised that due to repairs, the Brodie Centre Atrium South (Glass) Elevator will be shutdown for an indefinite period of time.

  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt, (204) 789-3822 or Chris Green, (204) 272-3078.

• Posted: Feb 22, 2024              

• Location(s): Washrooms 113 and 114

• Timeframe (Est): Feb 15th, 2024 until further notice

• Category: Washroom closure

• Overview: Washrooms located at rooms 113 and 114 in the Architecture 2 building are temporarily closed due to a breach in the drain line in the crawl space.
  Our plumbing shop is currently working on formulating a repair plan to address the issue promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are working diligently to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
  In the meantime, we will be posting signs to help direct you to the nearest available bathroom locations within the building. Your understanding and cooperation during this time are greatly appreciated.

  Questions or concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Bert Requeima or (204) 789-3822.

• Posted on May 7/24, Updated on Sep 12/24
• Location(s): Room 214C
• Timeframe (Est): May 9, 2024 – November 18, 2024 (extended from Sep 3, 2024)
• Category: Washroom Shutdown

• Overview: Please be advised the Female washroom on Level 200 (214C) Buller will be closed for construction starting Thursday, May 9, 2024. The washroom will be unavailable for use until Monday, November 18, 2024.  See map for details.

  Alternative washroom locations within the Buller Building: 
  113A Buller Universal Toilet Room

  415 Buller Female Washroom

• Questions/concerns can be directed to Christiane Pham, Project Manager 204-807-245.

• Posted on May 7/24, Updated on September 12, 2024
• Location(s): Room 211A & 211B Fletcher Argue
• Timeframe (Est): May 9, 2024 – October 7, 2024 (extended from Sep 3, 2024) 
• Category: Washrooms Shutdown

• Overview: Please be advised the washrooms 211A and 211B Fletcher Argue will be closed for construction starting Thursday, May 9, 2024. The washroom will be unavailable for use until Monday, October 7, 2024.  See map for details

  
  Alternative washroom locations within Fletcher Argue: 
  114A, 121, 140A & 140B Fletcher Argue Universal Toilet Rooms

  332A & 335B Fletcher Argue

• Questions/concerns can be directed to Christiane Pham, Project Manager 204-807-245.

• Posted on May 22/24

• Location: Parking Lot A

• Timeframe: Wednesday, 05/1/24 Starting @ 6:00 am. until Further notice

• Category: Generator Maintenance

• Overview: We are in the final repair stages of having the North generator put back online. The temporary generator in parking lot A (see map for location) currently cannot be removed until a full load test to the existing one has been completed. 
  On Monday April 13th, a semi and trailer will be bringing a load bank and transformer to perform this task. Once the load test has been completed, we will be arranging to remove all the trailers from parking lot A.
  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Gino Gilberto at (204) 430-1302.

• Posted: June 25, 2024              

• Location: Entire Building

• Timeframe: Tuesday 06/25/2024 for an unspecified period

• Category: Elevator 

• Overview: Please be advised the Brodie / JBRC freight elevator remains shut down for repairs since Tuesday 06/25/2024 and will continue to be shut down for an unspecified period of time. TK Elevator Winnipeg is working to get the elevator repaired as soon as is possible and will be updating the timeline of the repair.

  Please use the BMSB freight elevator where cross over floors to Brodie / JBRC are located, floors without a cross over will have to rely on the passenger elevators until the freight elevator is back in service.

  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt – 204-789-3822 or 204-770-3790.

• Posted: June 28, 2024   
• Updated: July 30, 2024           
• Location(s): Level 300 Main East Corridor and Service Corridor
• Timeframe (Est): July 2, 2024 through September 30, 2024
• Category: Construction and Abatement 

• Overview: Starting July 2, 2024 the main public corridor, service corridor, women’s washroom and room 309 on the 300 level of UMSU University Centre will be under construction. 
  This construction includes abatement work occurring from July 2nd through Aug 9th.  During the abatement work the restaurants and radio station on the 300 level will be closed for business and there will be no public access to the East side of the 300 level (see attached plan). 
  Abatement work will be carried out afterhours and will not impact daytime activities or occupancies on the West side of the 300 level.  Shutdown not require the evenings of Saturday Aug 3rd or Sunday August 4th. Following Aug 9th the 300 level will be reopened to public access as construction continues in the identified areas with hoarding in place to protect the public.

  Questions or concerns, please contact the Project Manager,  Andrew Sinclair.  

• Posted on July 17/24
• Location(s): various locations - primarily on top and middle deck
• Timeframe (est.): 07/22/2024 to 09/16/2024

• Category: Construction – Seasonal Parkade Maintenance
  Please be advised that seasonal parkade maintenance is scheduled to start Monday, July 22nd, 2024, with work being completed primarily on the top deck (level 300) and middle deck (level 200) of the parkade.  Duration of work is anticipated to be 6-8 weeks.

  The work will be staged in phases, using barricades & caution tape barriers to segregate the active work areas and consideration/care will be taken when setting-up and moving barricades, in order to limit access disruptions to vehicles.

• Should you not be able to locate an available space within the parkade during this time, please relocate to Bannatyne H lot.

• Posted: July 26. 2024      
• Location: Parking Lot L
• Timeframe: Aug 6-23, 2024
  Category: Construction/Parking Lot
• Overview: Aug 6-23 – parking stalls shown on map will be unavailable during construction
  Aug12-14 – parking stalls shown on map will be shutdown during construction. See map for details. 
• Questions or concerns can be directed to UM Project Manager Mark Ager. 204-228-4664

• Posted: August 13. 2024      
• Location(s): Level 400 
• Timeframe (est.): Monday, 08/19/24 to Thursday, 08/22/24 between the hours of 3:30 pm. - 9:30 pm.
• Category: Building Maintenance & Construction - Sprinkler Modification & Fire Protection
• Overview: The fire sprinkler system coverage on Level 400 in BMSB will be offline during the indicated time, Monday, 08/19/24 to Thursday, 08/22/24 between the hours of 3:30 pm. - 9:30 pm. This work is part of the BMSB Rms. 421-422 Lab Renovation. During the period when the fire sprinkler is out of service for the entirety of Level 400, fire watch will be provided by the Contractor between the hours of 3:30 pm. - 9:30 pm. of the shutdown period. If you notice any fire or smoke, please exit the building immediately and activate a nearest manual fire alarm pull station on your way out.
• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Jordan Chappell or (431) 334-9228.
   

• Posted: August 17, 2024      
• Location(s): Building #3 Level 200 Washrooms 292 & 293, Stairwell 299st and Main Corridor 290cor outside of Theatre Classroom 290
• Timeframe: August 19, 2024 through December 16, 2024
• Category: Construction 
• Overview: Starting August 19, 2024 the washrooms, south stairwell and main public corridor on the 200 level of Education Building #3 will be under construction, see attached plan. 
  The construction includes the renovation of the both the male and female washrooms as well as the main public corridor outside of Theatre Classroom 290.  Throughout the construction both washrooms will be closed to public use, signage will be posted directing to the nearest washrooms.  The work will also include the installation of hoarding to separate the areas of construction from the public spaces.  This hoarding will be adjusted throughout the duration of the construction to suit the scope of work while still allowing access to the 290 Theatre classroom and West entrance doors.  All disruptive and excessive noise work will be done afterhours.
  
  Questions or concerns, please contact the Project Manager, Andrew Sinclair. 

• Posted: August 20. 2024      
• Location(s): Level 100-200, Theatre ‘A’
• Timeframe (est.): Monday, 08/26/24 between the hours of 3:30 pm. - 9:30 pm.
• Category: Building Maintenance & Construction - Sprinkler Modification & Fire Protection
• Overview: The fire sprinkler system coverage on Level 100-200, specifically Theatre ‘A’ in BMSB will be offline during the indicated time, Monday, 08/26/24 between the hours of 3:30 pm. - 9:30 pm. This work is part of the Theatre A, B & C Renovation. During the period when the fire sprinkler is out of service for the entirety of Level 100-200, fire watch will be provided by the Contractor between the hours of 3:30 pm. - 9:30 pm. of the shutdown period. If you notice any fire or smoke, please exit the building immediately and activate a nearest manual fire alarm pull station on your way out.
• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green or (204) 272-3078.
   

• Posted: August 27, 2024      
• Building(s): Physical Plant
• Location(s): S lot and Physical Plant (see map for location)
• Timeframe (Est):August 28, 2024
• Category: Parking/Building access shutdown
  Overview: Please be advised that the Physical Plant back door will be blocked off on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 28 due to concrete coring as part of the Hydro Re-Servicing project. Staff will not be able to park in the area between the CPO door and the Electrical Shop doors.
• Thank you for your cooperation. 
   

• Posted: August 31, 2024      
• Location(s): Outside St. Paul’s College (70 Dysart Road), Northeast corner of Dysart Road and Sidney Smith Street
• Timeframe: Thursday, 08/29/2024 to Friday, 09/06/2024
• Category: Hydro Electrical Re-Servicing: Directional Drilling & Fencing
• Overview: Please be advised there will be an excavated hole outside St. Paul’s College on the Northeast corner of Dysart Road and Sidney Smith Street. There will be fencing on the perimeter of the excavated hole and proper delineation on the South side of the pathway to inform the pathway is temporarily closed. The work is expected to be completed including the backfill of the hole by Friday, 09/06/24.
  For exact location please see the map.
  Questions or concerns, please contact Mark Ager at 204-228-4664. 

• Posted: September 4, 2024      
• Location(s): Entire Building 
• Timeframe: Tuesday, 09/17/2024 between the hours of 07:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
• Category: Monthly Generator Testing & Inspection
• Overview: Please be advised, the emergency generator will be load tested and inspected to meet Manitoba Code requirements. Building occupants will not be affected unless there is a real power outage during the load test portion of the inspection. If this occurs and you do not have sufficient natural light for egress please do not exit the building until the emergency lighting system is restored.

Questions or concerns, please contact Chris Green at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 4, 2024      
• Location(s): Entire Building
• Timeframe: Wednesday, 09/18/2024 between the hours of 07:00 am - 09:00 am
• Category: Monthly Generator Testing & Inspection 
• Overview: Please be advised, the emergency generator will be load tested and inspected to meet Manitoba Code requirements. Building occupants will not be affected unless there is a real power outage during the load test portion of the inspection. If this occurs and you do not have sufficient natural light for egress please do not exit the building until the emergency lighting system is restored.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 4, 2024      
• Location(s): Entire Building
• Timeframe: Thursday, 09/19/2024 between the hours of 07:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
• Category: Monthly Generator Testing & Inspection 
• Overview: Please be advised, the emergency generator will be load tested and inspected to meet Manitoba Code requirements. Building occupants will not be affected unless there is a real power outage during the load test portion of the inspection.  If this occurs and you do not have sufficient natural light for egress please do not exit the building until the emergency lighting system is restored.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 4, 2024      
• Location(s): Entire Building
• Timeframe: Monday, 09/23/2024 between the hours of 07:00 a.m. - 08:30 a.m.
• Category: Monthly Generator Testing & Inspection 
• Overview: Please be advised, the emergency generator will be load tested and inspected to meet Manitoba Code requirements. Building occupants will not be affected unless there is a real power outage during the load test portion of the inspection. If this occurs and you do not have sufficient natural light for egress please do not exit the building until the emergency lighting system is restored.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 4, 2024      
• Location(s): Level 400, Rms. 421-422
• Timeframe: Tuesday, 09/10/24 between the hours of 7:00 am. - 12:00 pm. 
• Category: Tie-In New Circuits for Panel 5V 
• Overview: Please be advised there will be an electrical shutdown to tie-in the new circuits for Panel 5V affecting Level 400, Rms. 421-422 of BMSB. This shutdown will affect electrical receptacles and plugs, see the referenced PDF floor plan. Please ensure any sensitive equipment such as computers/ freezers be deenergized prior to the shutdown timeframe and verify all freezers/ fridges work after 12 pm. on Tuesday, September 10.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 4, 2024      
• Location(s): Level 400, Rms. 421-422
• Timeframe: Tuesday, 09/11/24 between the hours of 7:00 am. - 12:00 pm. 
• Category: Tie-In New Circuits for Panel 5U 
• Overview: Please be advised there will be an electrical shutdown to tie-in the new circuits for Panel 5U affecting Level 400, Rms. 421-422 of BMSB. This shutdown will affect electrical receptacles and plugs, see the referenced PDF floor plan. Please ensure any sensitive equipment such as computers/ freezers be deenergized prior to the shutdown timeframe and verify all freezers/ fridges work after 12 pm. on Wednesday, September 11.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 5, 2024      
• Location(s): Room 107M
• Timeframe: September 6th  – September 7th , 2024  from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Category: Asbestos Abatement
• Overview: Please be advised that a Type 2 asbestos abatement is scheduled to take place in Room 107M within the Physical Plant Building. The work is to be carried out afterhours and will not impact daytime activities. Please see attachment for more information.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tricia Plawicki at 431-276-0057. 

• Posted: September 5, 2024      
• Location(s): Lecture Theatre
• Timeframe: Sept 4th, 2024 - until repaired
• Category: Elevator Shutdown 
• Overview: Due to mechanical issues, the elevator in St. John’s College Lecture Theatre will be out of service for repairs. Repairs are waiting on parts and are expected to be completed sometime Friday, September 6th, 2024.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Customer Service Desk at 204-474-6281. 

• Posted: September 6, 2024      
• Location(s): Level 300 Main East Corridor and Service Corridor
• Timeframe: July 2, 2024 through November 11, 2024
• Category: Construction and Abatement 
• Overview: Starting July 2, 2024- the main public corridor, service corridor, women’s washroom and room 309 on the 300 level of UMSU University Centre will be under construction. 
  The construction on the 300 level of University Centre will continue through to early November 2024.  The construction includes work occurring both during business hours and afterhours.  Construction will have limited impact on daytime activities and the operation of the businesses location on the 300 level. 
  From September 9th through September 12th the women’s washroom on the 300 level will be closed to public access to allow for mechanical work to be completed within the ceiling of the washroom.  The women’s washrooms on the other floor levels of University Centre will be open and available for use during this period of time.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Andrew Sinclair. 

• Posted: September 9, 2024      
• Location(s): 122B - men’s washroom
• Timeframe: Tuesday 09/10/2024 to Friday 09/13/2024
• Category: Washroom Closure 
• Overview: Please be advised that rooms 122B - men’s washroom in BMSB will be closed intermittently for the remainder of this week to allow for painting.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Ken Mularchuk at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 10, 2024      
• Location(s): Curry Place Walkway area
• Timeframe: Wednesday, 09/11/24 to Friday, 09/27/24
• Category: Access Disruption - Hydro Electrical Re-Servicing: Directional Drilling, Excavation & Fencing 
• Overview: Please be advised of the construction activity starting on Wednesday, 09/11/24 and completing by Friday, 09/27/24. See image for further details. There will be appropriate barricades and fencing installed to ensure staff and students are safe. 
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager at 204-228-4664. 

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): Greenspace (Former T-Block Bldg) between Med Rehab, Medical Services & Chown
• Timeframe: Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026
• Category: Construction Laydown in Greenspace 
• Overview: Please be advised of the greenspace (former T-Block Building) will be turned over to the General Contractor as a construction laydown space starting Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026. There will be four accessible parking spaces maintained on the east side of Med Rehab, see attached plan highlighted in teal.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager at 204-228-4664. 

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): New Building Construction (805 McDermot Avenue)
• Timeframe: Wednesday, September 12, 2024 to January 27, 2025
• Category: Upcoming Construction Schedule  

• Overview: Please see below the anticipated construction schedule for the next five months regarding the new building construction. 
  
  o    Shoring Piles - Sept 12 to Oct 21
  o    Excavation and Lagging (First Cut) - Oct 9 to Oct 25
  o    Building Piles (Phase 1) - Oct 24 to Nov 6
  o    Excavation and Whaler Install (Second Cut) - Nov 7 to Nov 28
  o    Raker Install - Nov 29 to Dec 19
  o    Excavation and Lagging (Third Cut) - Dec 6 to Jan 3
  o    Building Piles (Phase 2) - Jan 2 to Jan 17
  o    Excavation, lagging, and PC Detailing (Fourth Cut) - Jan 20 to Feb 28
  o    Pile Caps start - Jan 27

  
  Please advise Mark Ager of any exams or other times when piling and other work cannot take place. 

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): Building Wide Fire Alarm/Bell Strobe Testing 
• Timeframe: Friday, 09/13/2024 - 07:30 a.m.
• Category: Fire Alarm Testing 
• Overview: Scheduled fire alarm bell/strobe testing is taking place coming Friday, 09/13/2024 - 07:30 a.m. During the fire alarm test, fire bells/horns will be pulsed for 5 seconds repetitively. It is important to note that if a true fire alarm happens to coincide with fire alarm testing, fire bells/horns will stop pulsing and will ring continuously, thereby indicating that you must exit the building and follow established evacuation procedures. Once again, pulsating fire alarm bells/horns indicate legislated, fire alarm testing by Physical Plant and do not require evacuation.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078. 

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): Building Wide Fire Alarm/Bell Strobe Testing 
• Timeframe: Tuesday, 09/17/2024 - 06:00 a.m.- 07:00 a.m.
• Category: Fire Alarm Testing 
• Overview: Scheduled fire alarm bell/strobe testing is taking place coming Tuesday, 09/17/2024 - 06:00 a.m.- 07:00 a.m. During the fire alarm test, fire bells/horns will be pulsed for 5 seconds repetitively. It is important to note that if a true fire alarm happens to coincide with fire alarm testing, fire bells/horns will stop pulsing and will ring continuously, thereby indicating that you must exit the building and follow established evacuation procedures. Once again, pulsating fire alarm bells/horns indicate legislated, fire alarm testing by Physical Plant and do not require evacuation.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078.

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): Building Wide Fire Alarm/Bell Strobe Testing 
• Timeframe: Wednesday , 09/18/2024 - 06:00 a.m. - 07:00 a.m.
• Category: Fire Alarm Testing 
• Overview: Scheduled fire alarm bell/strobe testing is taking place coming Wednesday , 09/18/2024 - 06:00 a.m. - 07:00 a.m. During the fire alarm test, fire bells/horns will be pulsed for 5 seconds repetitively. It is important to note that if a true fire alarm happens to coincide with fire alarm testing, fire bells/horns will stop pulsing and will ring continuously, thereby indicating that you must exit the building and follow established evacuation procedures. Once again, pulsating fire alarm bells/horns indicate legislated, fire alarm testing by Physical Plant and do not require evacuation.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078.

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): Building Wide Fire Alarm/Bell Strobe Testing 
• Timeframe: Thursday, 09/19/2024 - 06:30 a.m. - 07:30 a.m.
• Category: Fire Alarm Testing 
• Overview: Scheduled fire alarm bell/strobe testing is taking place coming Thursday, 09/19/2024 - 06:30 a.m. - 07:30 a.m. During the fire alarm test, fire bells/horns will be pulsed for 5 seconds repetitively. It is important to note that if a true fire alarm happens to coincide with fire alarm testing, fire bells/horns will stop pulsing and will ring continuously, thereby indicating that you must exit the building and follow established evacuation procedures. Once again, pulsating fire alarm bells/horns indicate legislated, fire alarm testing by Physical Plant and do not require evacuation.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green at 204-272-3078.

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): 117A, 105Zcor, 226cor, 201cor, 519A, 504C, 501Wcor, 523Scor, 640 & 640M, 517Wcor
• Timeframe: Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 - Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 from 6:00pm to 6:00am
• Category: Asbestos Abatement
• Overview: Please be advised that asbestos abatements are scheduled to take place in various locations
  throughout Basic Medical Sciences Building. The work is to be carried out afterhours and will not impact daytime activities. Please see attachment for more information.
  
  Any questions/concerns, please contact the Physical Plant Health and Safety Program at (204) 297‐0776 or (431) 276‐0057.

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): D339 Washroom
• Timeframe: Monday, September 16, 2024 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 6:00pm to 6:00am
• Category: Asbestos Abatement
• Overview: Please be advised that a Type 2 asbestos abatement is scheduled to take place in Dentistry, Room
  D339. The work is to be carried out afterhours and will not impact daytime activities. The washroom
  will be out of survice for this work. Please see attachment for more information.
  
  Any questions/concerns, please contact the Physical Plant Health and Safety Program at (204) 297‐0776 or (431) 276‐0057.

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): S100st
• Timeframe: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 10:00pm to 6:00am
• Category: Asbestos Abatement
• Overview: Please be advised that an asbestos abatement is scheduled to take place in S100st, Medical Services.
  The work is to be carried out afterhours and will not impact daytime activities. Please note that the
  associated stairwell will be off limits during this time. Please see attachment for more information.
  
  Any questions/concerns, please contact the Physical Plant Health and Safety Program at (204) 297‐0776 or (431) 276‐0057.

• Posted: September 12, 2024      
• Location(s): 38 Dafoe Rd and 16 Service St 1S 
• Timeframe: Monday, 09/23/24 to Thursday, 10/10/24
• Category: Hydro Electrical Re-Servicing: Conduit Connection, Excavation & Fencing 
• Overview: Please be advised of the construction activity starting on Monday, 09/23/24 and completing by Thursday, 10/10/24. See image attached for further details and specific timeframes. There will be appropriate barricades and fencing installed to ensure staff and students are safe. 
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager at 204-228-4664.

• Posted: September 12, 2024      
• Location(s): Parker Loading Dock area 
• Timeframe (Est): Monday, Sept 16^th, 2024 – 7:00 AM to 5:00 P
• Category: Access Shutdown 
• Overview: Monday September 16th, 2024 - from 7am – 5pm: the loading dock and loading area at Parker Building will be unavailable as a large delivery is being received.  Previously scheduled deliveries will be accommodated where possible on an individual basis.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Anish Gaur at 431-335-7826.